Falstaff: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern (Uwe Sandner) (2010)
1h 58min
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- Synopsis:
The stout Sir John Falstaff has financial problems. To refill his empty pockets he strives for amorous affairs with Alice and Meg, the wives of the rich citizens Ford and Page. The two ladies might even have consented, had they not received identical love letters. So they decide to play a trick on him. At the same time Alice exposes her husbands chronic jealousy. In the end, Nannetta, the Fords daughter, is allowed to marry for love against her fathers plans. Finally, a nightly masquerade in Windsor park brings out the moral of the story: Tutto nel mondo è burla All the worlds a burlesque. Towards the end of his operatic work, Giuseppe Verdi succeeds in a brilliant comedy of characters with philosophical wisdom and sparkling musical wit. The libretto of Arrigo Boito is based upon William Shakespeares comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV. Bernd Weikls witty production shows the simultaneity of tragedy and comedy. The operas motto All the worlds a burlesque is also reflected in the stage design of Thomas Doerfler and in the costumes of Julia Holewik. Both set and clothes are inspired by Shakespeares theatre, the Italian tradition of Commedia dell arte and the world of circus. - Actors:
- Bernd Weikl, Adelheid Fink, Wioletta Hebrowska, Carlos Aguirre, Yanyu Guo
- Studio:
- Arthaus Musik
- Genres:
- Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- Countries:
- Germany
